Cervical disc narrowing (CID)

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  Lateral
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  Narrowing or collapse of a disc space in the cervical spine
  
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Intervertebral disc extrusion, positional artifact
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Has the patient been dragging their feet or is there nail wear on the toes? Has there been a change in the gait? Is there neck pain or discomfort eating from a bowl?
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  A thorough neurologic evaluation
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Discuss analgesia and cage confinement vs surgical options.
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Based on treatment, cage rest vs surgery